Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χολή”
Understanding cholḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue) gall. - "gall" or bile, i.e. (by anal...
G5521
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χολή
Phonetickhol-ay'
Transliterationcholḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue) gall. - "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:34 | “They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.” Word: χολή (cholḗ) | |
| Acts 8:23 | “For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.” Word: χολή (cholḗ) |